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Only one home still on evacuation order due to West Kelowna wildfire
Even though the McDougall Creek wildfire that tore through the West Kelowna area a month…
An imperfect solution: CORD Emergency responds to ‘trauma bus’ accusations
The Central Okanagan Regional District says the escorted bus visits, nicknamed “trauma buses” by West…
Girl Guides Canada takes Okanagan society to court over lakefront campsite
Girl Guides of Canada is staking its claim over a 10-acre campsite along the Okanagan…
Kelowna mom ready to rappel down a Kelowna office tower for a good cause
A group of 23 people is getting ready to rappel from a Kelowna office tower…
BC realtor hit with $20,000 fine for not filing reports
A Lower Mainland realtor has agreed to pay a $20,000 “disciplinary penalty” and $3,000 in…
Site of centuries-old First Nations battle in Summerland heading for a new type of fight
In 1808, a vicious battle was waged between the Shuswap and Syilx (Okanagan) nations in…
‘The land will be lost forever:’ Okanagan is one the most endangered ecosystems in Canada
The Okanagan valley is one of the most biodiverse and unique landscapes in Canada but…
‘Dirty Business Ltd’: Province wants to keep Kelowna man’s vehicles, cash
The province of BC is aiming to keep possession of a Kelowna man's two vehicles…
Kelowna ‘pre-zoning’ hundreds of single family homes for fourplexes to meet housing demand
Hundreds if not thousands of single-family lots in Kelowna will be "pre-zoned" likely by the…
Osoyoos Indian Band signs agreement on mining project
The Osoyoos Indian Band has come to an agreement with a private company for a…
Cool and damp week ahead for Kamloops and the Okanagan
There’s a 70% chance of showers in Kamloops today, Sept. 25 and again Thursday with…
Kelowna Rail Trail forebodes a growing housing and drug crisis
The Kelowna Rail Trail is the City’s designated campground for Kelowna’s homeless population. If you…
Strange houseboat reveals a possible loophole in maritime law
There's a houseboat on the south end of Kalamalka Lake that has been a fixture…
Kelowna RCMP investigating possible arson last night
Kelowna RCMP responded to a suspicious fire at a private residence last night. The fire…
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival returns a bit later than usual
The Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is returning later than usual with wineries participating all across…
McDougall Creek wildfire alerts rescinded; Glen Lake orders downgraded
The Central Okanagan emergency operations centre has removed almost all the evacuation alerts associated with…
What you see is not necessarily what you’ll get with Kelowna’s Tolko plan
The final design for the redevelopment of the Tolko Mill Site in Kelowna is still…
Long-awaited plan for Kelowna Tolko site includes 3,500 homes, parks, waterfront walkway
The long-awaited Tolko Mill Site Area Development Plan is going to Kelowna city council with…
City’s options for downtown Kelowna’s north end don’t include Tolko mill
It's been four years since Kelowna’s Tolko Industries mill was shuttered for good. And it's…
Public access to waterfront, marina expected in Kelowna Tolko redevelopment plan
The planning process is taking longer than expected but the public should know more about…
Plan for development of Tolko Mill site on Kelowna lakeshore ‘really underwhelming’: city councillor
While many Kelowna city council members had high praise for concepts presented to them today…
Commercial Airbnbs cost Thompson-Okanagan renters hundreds of extra dollars every month
The average renter is paying more than $400 extra each year in the Thompson-Okanagan because…
Prolific offender under house arrest in Alberta arrested in Kelowna
A suspect facing numerous charges, and who was supposed to be under house arrest in…
Online fundraising pleas show level of distress among many Central Okanagan wildfire evacuees
Pleas for help from an online donation site provide a glimpse into the impact of…